An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To give or supply (help, money, etc.) for a common purpose.
   

2. To provide (ideas, suggestions, work, etc.) for a common goal, such as an article, a book.

Etymology (EN): From L. contributus, p.p. of contribuere “to bring together, unite, collect,”
from → com- + tribuere
“to pay, assign, allot,” from tribus “tribe.”

Etymology (PE): Hambâžidan, from ham- “together,” → com-, + bâž “tribute, toll, impost,” → distribute.